Why ServSafe?

Food safety knowledge.
Recognized certification.

ServSafe

Food Protection Manager Certification

What is ServSafe?

The ServSafe® program is the gold standard in food safety training and certification.

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association offers the industry’s leading food safety training program. The ServSafe program has awarded about 20 million food safety credentials.

The nationally recognized ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under Conference for Food Protection standards. Pass the proctored ServSafe Manager exam to earn your certification.

Gold standard in food safety training. Since 1990.

Washington requirements

Washington requires covered food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification meets this requirement.

Read Washington’s requirement.

Demonstration of knowledge

Food safety managers need to understand how to prevent foodborne illness and keep food safe. Passing the accredited ServSafe Manager exam demonstrates that knowledge under Washington’s food code and the FDA Food Code framework.

Washington’s knowledge requirement · FDA Food Code

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